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Broad Cancer Genomics Scholars (BCGS)

The Broad Institute invites 2019 graduating seniors as well as recent college graduates to apply for our exciting post-bac program, the Broad Cancer Genomics Scholars (BCGS).

An innovative, two-year post-baccalaureate program run jointly by the Broad Diversity, Education and Outreach initiative and the Cancer Program, BCGS offers participants a comprehensive, structured and immersive experience that includes groundbreaking research and academic and career guidance. The program is designed to diversify the biomedical research field and support the participants development of knowledge, expertise and skills both inside and outside the lab.

BCGS participants will carry out research as paid, full-time Associate Computational Biologists or Research Associates, working alongside leading scientists within the Broad Cancer Program.

An interdisciplinary community with more than 30 laboratories across Boston and Cambridge, the Broad Cancer Program is a world leader in genomic studies of cancer biology. Working with computational, experimental, and chemical biologists, BCGS scholars will conduct research on a range of ambitious and collaborative projects.

Benefits

Participants will receive a salary of $42,000-$64,000 (depending on experience and skills) and access to health benefits. In addition, BCGS scholars will engage in academic and professional development opportunities including:

comprehensive scientific communication training

development of individualized training plan

career-oriented seminars and workshops

discussions of topics such as scientific collaborations, ethics, support networks, stress management, diversity and inclusion, and the culture around science.

graduate school preparation (statements, recommendations, GRE, etc.)

Eligibility

This program is open to individuals with a demonstrated interest in issues around diversity and inclusion in STEM disciplines. Underrepresented students are especially encouraged to apply.

Applicants also must meet the following criteria:

have US citizenship or permanent residency

completed a four-year university or college degree not more than one year before the start of the program in summer 2019

majored in the biological, physical or computer sciences, engineering or mathematics

attained a minimum GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale

participated in significant prior research experience

interest in pursuing a graduate degree (MA/MS, PhD or MD-PhD only) upon completion of the program

Important Dates

application available: Late October 2018

application deadline: January 25, 2019

in-person interviews: March-April 2019

notifications: April 2019

start date: June-August 2019, scholars can start working in their research labs from June to August. BCGS programming officially starts in August